Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
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Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
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along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
red alder
रोवाण पौधा
In German
rot-Erle
Rowan Tree
In French
aulne rouge
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Rowan Tree
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Rowan Tree
In Latin
red alnus
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Alder and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Red Alder and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Alder and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Red Alder and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Rowan Tree
Care of Red Alder and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.